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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.78, 409.26 and 175.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.78, 409.26 and 175.25 is: 262.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.78 : 409.26 = 175.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.78/409.26 = 175.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.78x = 409.26 × 175.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.78x = 71,720.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,720.77/272.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.93

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